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Latest Breaking News
Divided Supreme Court rules no quick hearing required when police seize property
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Divided Supreme Court rules no quick hearing required when police seize property
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Poverty
Mich: Homeless Woman Living Inside Rooftop Store Sign, with Computer, Coffee Maker
By appalachiablue - 17 min ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
Mich: Homeless Woman Living Inside Rooftop Store Sign, with Computer, Coffee Maker
By appalachiablue - 17 min ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Sinclair explores selling roughly 30% of its broadcast stations, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 sec ago
Sinclair explores selling roughly 30% of its broadcast stations, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 sec ago
General Discussion
'Dark Waters' on Netflix will curl your hair.
By byronius - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
'Dark Waters' on Netflix will curl your hair.
By byronius - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Music Appreciation
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday - Carole King/Gerry Goffin
By Buttoneer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Another Pleasant Valley Sunday - Carole King/Gerry Goffin
By Buttoneer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Axelrod: Biden 'pride' may cost him election
By brooklynite - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Axelrod: Biden 'pride' may cost him election
By brooklynite - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Arizona Bill Aims to Stop Climate Action and Research
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Arizona Bill Aims to Stop Climate Action and Research
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Mandatory Thursday Mike Malloy thread! Robyn and Tara sub for Mike!
By ralps - 16 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Mandatory Thursday Mike Malloy thread! Robyn and Tara sub for Mike!
By ralps - 16 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Lewis Black Gives Elon's Cybertruck Two Middle Fingers Up - Back in Black - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Lewis Black Gives Elon's Cybertruck Two Middle Fingers Up - Back in Black - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump lawyers argue for mistrial, claim details of Stormy Daniels testimony are too graphic - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Trump lawyers argue for mistrial, claim details of Stormy Daniels testimony are too graphic - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Alex Wagner is covering the sexism of Stormy coverage
By senseandsensibility - 6 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Alex Wagner is covering the sexism of Stormy coverage
By senseandsensibility - 6 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton slams anti-Israel protests on college campuses, says students have been fed propaganda
By Beastly Boy - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Hillary Clinton slams anti-Israel protests on college campuses, says students have been fed propaganda
By Beastly Boy - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Music Appreciation
Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
By videohead5 - 9 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
By videohead5 - 9 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Biden's Arms Embargo on Israel Isn't Really an Embargo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Biden's Arms Embargo on Israel Isn't Really an Embargo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Children 'piled up and shot': new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Children 'piled up and shot': new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Harris Warns of Supreme Court's Future Rulings
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Harris Warns of Supreme Court's Future Rulings
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Homeless woman was living inside Michigan rooftop store sign with computer and coffee maker
By dalton99a - 59 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Homeless woman was living inside Michigan rooftop store sign with computer and coffee maker
By dalton99a - 59 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
This morning at the gym I saw some moron put a bottle of water in the
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
This morning at the gym I saw some moron put a bottle of water in the
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
The DU Lounge
This morning at the gym I saw some moron put a bottle of water in the
By Floyd R. Turbo - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
This morning at the gym I saw some moron put a bottle of water in the
By Floyd R. Turbo - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Stormy knows Trump doesn't have balls to testify: "Real men respond to testimony by being sworn in & taking the stand"
By kpete - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Stormy knows Trump doesn't have balls to testify: "Real men respond to testimony by being sworn in & taking the stand"
By kpete - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Stormy knows Trump doesn't have balls to testify: "Real men respond to testimony by being sworn in & taking the stand"
By kpete - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Stormy knows Trump doesn't have balls to testify: "Real men respond to testimony by being sworn in & taking the stand"
By kpete - 25 replies @ 9 min ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Trump's defense team throws the kitchen sink at Stormy Daniels on Day 14 of hush money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump's defense team throws the kitchen sink at Stormy Daniels on Day 14 of hush money trial - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
McCarthy says he 'couldn't live' with himself if he did deal with Democrats to save Speakership
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 52 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
McCarthy says he 'couldn't live' with himself if he did deal with Democrats to save Speakership
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 52 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Republican planning impeachment articles against Biden over Israel weapons hold
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Republican planning impeachment articles against Biden over Israel weapons hold
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
In a Surprise, Cornell's President Resigns
By BumRushDaShow - 26 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
In a Surprise, Cornell's President Resigns
By BumRushDaShow - 26 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
Efforts to put Joe Biden on the Ohio ballot stall
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Efforts to put Joe Biden on the Ohio ballot stall
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Pets
Awww. I went out to say goodnight to the ferals and Dylan gave me a headbutt.
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Awww. I went out to say goodnight to the ferals and Dylan gave me a headbutt.
By Siwsan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Campus 'counter protesters' are MAGA after all.
By RandySF - 32 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Campus 'counter protesters' are MAGA after all.
By RandySF - 32 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Something good about today and the discussion of the testimony
By cally - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Something good about today and the discussion of the testimony
By cally - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Maryland Senate - WBAL new poll is really good news
By Stinky The Clown - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Maryland Senate - WBAL new poll is really good news
By Stinky The Clown - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
TV Chat
5 teams left on The Amazing Race......and I swear to gawd I wouldn't have made it past
By a kennedy - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
5 teams left on The Amazing Race......and I swear to gawd I wouldn't have made it past
By a kennedy - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
The DU Lounge
The only other time my TV asks if I am still here
By rzemanfl - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
The only other time my TV asks if I am still here
By rzemanfl - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge denies Trump request to narrow gag order to respond to Stormy Daniels
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Judge denies Trump request to narrow gag order to respond to Stormy Daniels
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Looks Like Aid to Israel Can Be Conditional After All
By Celerity - 41 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Looks Like Aid to Israel Can Be Conditional After All
By Celerity - 41 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton on Morning Joe this morning.
By Fla Dem - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Hillary Clinton on Morning Joe this morning.
By Fla Dem - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Mental Health Support
Surviving the Storms Within: My Journey with Bipolar Disorder - From Lauren's Blog
By qwlauren35 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Surviving the Storms Within: My Journey with Bipolar Disorder - From Lauren's Blog
By qwlauren35 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Cable News Clips
Does Donald Trump have a Nikki Haley problem?
By Quixote1818 - 23 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Does Donald Trump have a Nikki Haley problem?
By Quixote1818 - 23 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine protest outside Eurovision Song Contest
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine protest outside Eurovision Song Contest
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Georgia Court of Appeals MAKES HUGE DECISION in Fulton County case - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Georgia Court of Appeals MAKES HUGE DECISION in Fulton County case - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Why genocide is so hard to prove It's complicated
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 36 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Why genocide is so hard to prove It's complicated
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 36 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Women's Rights & Issues
On This Day: FDA approves "the pill", providing greater reproductive freedom to American women - May 9, 1960
By jgo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
On This Day: FDA approves "the pill", providing greater reproductive freedom to American women - May 9, 1960
By jgo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Stormy won the day with answers like this
By Beachnutt - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Stormy won the day with answers like this
By Beachnutt - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Cable News Clips
Michael Cohen is the 'only one' who can say if Trump was aware of falsification of business records - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Michael Cohen is the 'only one' who can say if Trump was aware of falsification of business records - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
TSF never sued Daniels for slander. That's the prosecution: Why didn't he sue? He sues everyone.
By lindysalsagal - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
TSF never sued Daniels for slander. That's the prosecution: Why didn't he sue? He sues everyone.
By lindysalsagal - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump, oil, and 1 billion dollars....
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump, oil, and 1 billion dollars....
By TexasTowelie - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
Susan Necheles about to get 26 screaming phone calls from Trump tonight from 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM.
By kpete - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Susan Necheles about to get 26 screaming phone calls from Trump tonight from 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM.
By kpete - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
Arizona faces struggle, uncertainty around abortion, even after repealing the 1864 ban
By RandySF - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Arizona faces struggle, uncertainty around abortion, even after repealing the 1864 ban
By RandySF - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Cable News Clips
Prosecution trying to paint Trump as someone who is 'intensely involved in every step' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Prosecution trying to paint Trump as someone who is 'intensely involved in every step' - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
BODYCAM: Shows 23YO Airman Killed Over Nothing BAD SHOOT
By Quixote1818 - 36 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
BODYCAM: Shows 23YO Airman Killed Over Nothing BAD SHOOT
By Quixote1818 - 36 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
There's A GOP Plan For An Execution Spree If Trump Wins The White House
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
There's A GOP Plan For An Execution Spree If Trump Wins The White House
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
Damn. Watching HRC on MSNBC and I feel a sense of loss for America and the World with having her
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Damn. Watching HRC on MSNBC and I feel a sense of loss for America and the World with having her
By Botany - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
Israeli study finds American far-right antisemitic groups' ideology pushed on progressive social media platforms
By Tom of Temecula - 46 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Israeli study finds American far-right antisemitic groups' ideology pushed on progressive social media platforms
By Tom of Temecula - 46 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
The Chevy Malibu, the brand's last sedan, will end production
By IronLionZion - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
The Chevy Malibu, the brand's last sedan, will end production
By IronLionZion - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
Rick Scott went to NY to do Trump's dirty work for him
By wryter2000 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Rick Scott went to NY to do Trump's dirty work for him
By wryter2000 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump 'would be an absolute fool' to get on witness stand: Hush money trial/election interference continues - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Trump 'would be an absolute fool' to get on witness stand: Hush money trial/election interference continues - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump defended in New York by fellow Florida man: Rick Scott
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Trump defended in New York by fellow Florida man: Rick Scott
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump Calls Out Jewish Americans Again
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Donald Trump Calls Out Jewish Americans Again
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
General Discussion
Opinion: Evangelicals See Trump's Hedonism as Godly 'Masculinity'
By Demovictory9 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Opinion: Evangelicals See Trump's Hedonism as Godly 'Masculinity'
By Demovictory9 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Anniversary of battle that ended French rule in Vietnam
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Anniversary of battle that ended French rule in Vietnam
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump has 'hurt his own legal team' by having them go after Stormy Daniels' credibility - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 50 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Trump has 'hurt his own legal team' by having them go after Stormy Daniels' credibility - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 50 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
District of Columbia
PM Update: Some hefty showers this evening and tonight, then cooler Friday
By elleng - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
PM Update: Some hefty showers this evening and tonight, then cooler Friday
By elleng - 41 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
Freak out at Texas border patrol checkpoint
By StrictlyRockers - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Freak out at Texas border patrol checkpoint
By StrictlyRockers - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
OpenAI considers allowing users to create AI-generated pornography
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
OpenAI considers allowing users to create AI-generated pornography
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Cable News Clips
'Hour longer than it needed to be': Lawrence O'Donnell on Stormy Daniels' cross-examination - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
'Hour longer than it needed to be': Lawrence O'Donnell on Stormy Daniels' cross-examination - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
Libertarian Party of Michigan goes FULL Anti-semite.
By Takket - 56 min ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Libertarian Party of Michigan goes FULL Anti-semite.
By Takket - 56 min ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Democrat blasts GOP for 'offering bills to give appliances more rights than women'
By mucifer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Democrat blasts GOP for 'offering bills to give appliances more rights than women'
By mucifer - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Asks Oil Executives for $1 Billion
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Trump Asks Oil Executives for $1 Billion
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Neuralink's first implant partly detached from patient's brain
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Neuralink's first implant partly detached from patient's brain
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
If you are experiencing antisemitism like this in your school, we are here for you.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago
If you are experiencing antisemitism like this in your school, we are here for you.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience
Sheri Tenpenny has her license back.
By Archae - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Sheri Tenpenny has her license back.
By Archae - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
My DNA test says I am from the Levant.
By Eko - 100 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
My DNA test says I am from the Levant.
By Eko - 100 replies @ 51 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Senate passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill ahead of key deadline
By BumRushDaShow - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Senate passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill ahead of key deadline
By BumRushDaShow - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
Ideas for leftover lamb shoulder?What's for Dinner, Thursday, May 9, 2025
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Latest Breaking News
Senate passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill ahead of key deadline
53 min ago - CNN Politics
53 min ago - CNN Politics
Sinclair explores selling roughly 30% of its broadcast stations, sources say
1 hr ago - NBC News/CNBC
1 hr ago - NBC News/CNBC
Biden administration will seek partial end to special court oversight of child migrants
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
Karen McDougal, who alleges affair with Trump, won't testify in hush money trial
3 hrs ago - Scripps News
3 hrs ago - Scripps News
Woman boasted that she 'got pepper sprayed pretty good' at Capitol on Jan. 6, feds say
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
6 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump RICO co-defendant loses appeal to dismiss charges after saying Fani Willis overstepped authority
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Ascension health care network disrupted by cyberattack, interrupting clinical operations
9 hrs ago - CBS News/Chicago
9 hrs ago - CBS News/Chicago
Fentanyl scanners that were sitting idle for lack of federal funds can now be installed at the border to catch smugglers
10 hrs ago - NBC News
10 hrs ago - NBC News
Black Louisiana voters ask US supreme court to confirm congressional district
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
WP EXCLUSIVE What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
House lawmakers exasperated with Marjorie Taylor Greene's demand to defund Jack Smith
15 hrs ago - raw story
15 hrs ago - raw story
Ohio lawmakers are at odds over effort to ensure Biden appears on November ballot
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
Barron Trump picked to serve as a Florida delegate at Republican National Convention
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Ethics investigation into Matt Gaetz allegations hits a snag as DOJ refuses to cooperate
23 hrs ago - https://www.rawstory.com/matt-gaetz-doj-stonewalling/#comments_section_start
23 hrs ago - https://www.rawstory.com/matt-gaetz-doj-stonewalling/#comments_section_start
Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump's Foxconn project failed
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP